Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Embassy of Finland in Yangon will close permanently from 28 February 2026, the ministry said in a statement. After the closure, consular services will be handled by the Embassy …
Finland closes embassy in Yangon on 28 February Read More
A Swedish tourist has been arrested in Phuket after allegedly slapping an Australian tourist once in Patong. Police said the victim fell, suffered head injuries, and later died in hospital, …
Swedish man slaps Australian tourist to death in Phuket Read More
Milestone Systems, a Copenhagen-headquartered video technology company, has opened a new Experience Centre in Singapore, expanding its regional footprint in Asia. The centre is intended to act as a hub …
Danish video tech firm Milestone Systems opens new experience centre in Singapore Read More
Panama has transferred the day-to-day running of the Balboa and Cristóbal ports at the Panama Canal to APM Terminals, part of Denmark’s Maersk, and MSC during an 18-month transition period. …
Panama gives Maersk temporary control of two ports previously held by Hong Kong Read More
Norway’s Kongsberg Maritime has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with PT PAL Indonesia, the country’s largest state-owned shipyard. The agreement was signed at PT PAL’s headquarters in Surabaya on 24 …
Kongsberg Maritime signs MoU with Indonesia’s PT PAL Read More
When Swedish entrepreneur Elias Ek arrived in Taiwan in 2000, there was no clear roadmap for foreigners wanting to start a business. Over the years, he learned the system the …
Elias Ek’s Entrepreneurial Taiwan Read More
Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard presented on 18 February the Statement of Foreign Policy for 2026. Maria Malmer Stenergard said Asia-Pacific security and Europe’s security are becoming …
Sweden sets sharper China and ASEAN focus in 2026 foreign policy statement Read More
Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture has worked with Denmark to strengthen national quality and safety systems for animal feed, ANTARA reports. The cooperation included a capacity-building visit to Copenhagen from 2–6 …
Indonesia turns to Denmark to make cattle feed safer Read More
Finland’s Ambassador to Vietnam and Laos, Pekka Voutilainen, has presented his credentials to Laos President Thongloun Sisoulith. The ceremony marked the start of Voutilainen’s official duties in Laos as a …
Finland’s ambassador to Vietnam presents credentials to Laos president Read More
Danish news outlet, Ekstra Bladet, reports that the Patong shooting on Phuket may be connected to a criminal dispute in Denmark. The outlet says the case could relate to a …
Danish media links Patong shooting in Phuket to Danish gang conflict Read More